Planning Solicitor

Planning Solicitor | Legal 500 law firm | Southampton BCL Legal are working with a leading Legal 500 law firm to help recruit an ambitious Planning Solicitor to join the firms growing Real Estate team in Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious legal professional to work on high-profile development projects and broaden their expertise in a nationally recognised environment. Key responsibilities: * Advising clients on all aspects of planning law, including planning applications, appeals, local plan policies and variations to planning permissions. * Advising on and conducting planning litigation including statutory and judicial reviews of planning decisions and associated decision-making. * Drafting and negotiating section 106 agreements and unilateral undertakings. * Advising on BNG, CIL, natural capital, EIAs/EORs and compulsory purchase and compensation. * Advising on the implications of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. * Working with clients to manage the regulatory, policy and legislative issues impacting development projects including environmental law considerations. * Offering practical, commercial and innovative solutions and strategic advice. * Managing and developing client relationships, with a focus on delivering exceptional client service. The firm offer a fantastic work life balance including hybrid and flexible working arrangements from their Southampton or Bournemouth office with the beautiful south coast on your doorstep. Offering excellent career progression and a market leading salary. Apply now! Or if you would like to find out more please contact Uma Aslam at BCL Legal. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.